Rainbow Smelt

Osmerus mordax

Pelvic fin starting behind the origin of the dorsal fin; medium sized scales (62-72 along the lateral line); no concentric striae on gill covers. Adipose fin rounded, attached only in front

Occurence: Bering Sea to Vancouver, B. C.

Depth: coastal meters     Size: 33 cm

Species code: 23055

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